Charles Ellner Champagne

France – Champagne – Epernay

An independent family house with three generations working hand-in-hand

Highlights

  • Uniquely large landholding (50 ha) distributed over 15 villages, offering the best grape varieties from each region and a variety of terroirs imparting balance and complexity to their Champagne
  • Ellner family owned and operated vineyards produce about 50% of their total grape crop
  • Majority of the vineyards are in the hills of Epernay (birthplace of the family)
  • Sustainable viticulture
  • No malolactic fermentation
  • All stainless fermentation
  • Beautifully drinkable upon release after extended lees aging (minimum 3-4 years, the law is only 18 mos)